Director Dexter Fletcher has revealed that he considered bringing together two of music’s biggest icons in this year’s Elton John film Rocketman. Having stepped in to complete Bohemian Rhapsody following Bryan Singer’s firing, Fletcher gave some thought to have Rami Malek reprising his Oscar-winning role as Freddie Mercury for a brief cameo in a scene […]
Simon Kinberg says X-Men: Dark Phoenix failure “is on me”
It was meant to serve as the grand finale to the near-twenty year franchise, but things didn’t go according to plan for 20th Century Fox’s X-Men: Dark Phoenix, with the film failing to catch fire with fans and critics and scoring not only the worst reviews of the series, but also the lowest box office […]
Abbey Lee replaces Elizabeth Debicki in Lovecraft Country
The Wrap is reporting that Mad Max: Fury Road and The Neon Demon actress Abbey Lee has signed on to replace Elizabeth Debicki in the cast of the Jordan Peel and J.J. Abrams-produced HBO series Lovecraft Country. Lovecraft Country “follows 25-year-old Atticus Black (Jonathan Majors), who joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and […]
Paramount planning animated Spice Girls movie
The iconic 90s pop group The Spice Girls look set for a return to the big screen, albeit in animated form, with THR revealing that Paramount Animation is in early development on a potential feature film. Although Victoria Beckham has sat out the last few reunions, it seems she is on board the project alongside […]
Kid Cudi joins Bill & Ted Face the Music
As casting continues in the long-awaited Bill & Ted Face the Music, Deadline is reporting that Grammy winner Kid Cudi (a.k.a. Scott Mescudi) has joined the cast of the time-travelling comedy adventure in an as-yet-unrevealed role. Bill & Ted Face the Music will see Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves reprising their roles as the Wyld […]
Star Wars Celebration returning to Anaheim in 2020
The official Star Wars website has announced that Star Wars Celebration is returning to Anaheim, California next year, with the fourteenth edition of the convention set to run between August 27th and August 30th 2020. Celebration Anaheim II promises “four fun-filled days of major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity […]
Imogen Poots to lead Black Christmas remake for Blumhouse Productions
After reviving the Halloween franchise last year, Blumhouse Production is now turning its attention to another classic 70s slasher, with The Wrap reporting that Imogen Poots is set to headline a remake of 1974’s Black Christmas. Here’s a teaser poster for the upcoming film… One of the earliest entries in the slasher genre, the original […]
Bad Boys spinoff L.A.’s Finest renewed for second season
Series stars and executive producers Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba have announced that Spectrum Originals has renewed the Bad Boys spinoff show L.A.’s Finest for a second season. “We’re thrilled L.A.’s Finest has resonated with our subscribers in such a major way. When I first saw the pilot – a show about two strong women learning […]
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director discusses the game’s Jedi Purge setting and campaign length
Following the gameplay reveal and new trailer from E3 earlier this week, director Stig Asmussen of Respawn Entertainment has been chatting to Entertainment Weekly about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the upcoming open world action-adventure game set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. The game follows a Jedi Padawan – Cal Kestis […]
Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy Bates join Clint Eastwood’s The Ballad of Richard Jewell
Casting is underway on Clint Eastwood’s next directorial effort, with Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya) and Oscar-winners Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) and Kathy Bates (Misery) signing on to star in The Ballad of Richard Jewell. The real-life tale will see Hauser portraying Jewell, a security guard whose life was torn apart by […]
